corrosion-resistant stainless. medical, marine, chemical. €150–200/kg.
When you need corrosion resistance + medical-grade biocompatibility. Surgical instruments, marine valves, chemical reactor parts, food processing equipment.
| Formula | Fe + Cr18% + Ni12% + Mo2.5% |
|---|---|
| Density | 7.99 g/cm³ |
| Tg (glass transition) | 1400°C |
| Nozzle temp | 0–0°C |
| Bed temp | 0–0°C |
| Enclosure | DMLS/SLM chamber with argon atmosphere |
| Difficulty | ★★★★★: expert (industrial) |
Engineer, author of The Big Book of 3D Printing and additive manufacturing expert
| Formula | Fe + Cr18% + Ni12% + Mo2.5% |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 7.99 |
| Tg (°C) | 1400 |
| Print ease (0-10) | 2 |
| Tensile (0-10) | 9 |
| Flexibility (0-10) | 4 |
| Impact resistance (0-10) | 8 |
| Heat resistance (0-10) | 7 |
| UV resistance (0-10) | 10 |
| Chemical resistance (0-10) | 9 |
| Cost (0-10) | 2 |
| Safety (0-10) | 5 |
| Finishing (0-10) | 9 |
| Bed adhesion (0-10) | 9 |
| Accuracy (0-10) | 9 |
| Property | Stainless Steel 316L | AlSi10Mg | CoCr (Cobalt-Chrome) | Copper (Cu) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print ease | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tensile | 9 | 7 | 9 | 5 |
| Flexibility | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Impact resistance | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Heat resistance | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| UV resistance | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Chemical resistance | 9 | 6 | 9 | 5 |
| Cost | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Safety | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Finishing | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Bed adhesion | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Accuracy | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Compatible printers: 63